Skip to content
Take in a slice of Americana with critically acclaimed host Ira Glass on

This American Life

Listen Live

Listen Live

A one-hour edition of the popular afternoon radio newsmagazine delivering breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews and special features, and transforming the way listeners understand current events and view the world.
Next

Weekend All Things Considered

A one-hour edition of the popular afternoon radio newsmagazine delivering breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews and special features, and transforming the way listeners understand current events and view the world.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • WHYY Watch App
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Youth Media
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Politics & Policy

President Joe Biden speaks outside Independence Hall, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Elections
National
Philadelphia

Biden at Independence Hall: Trump and allies threaten democracy

Biden railed against the “MAGA Republicans in Congress” who have refused to condemn the Jan. 6, 2021, assault at the U.S. Capitol and now are increasingly targeting the FBI.

4 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano speaks at a campaign event
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

How Doug Mastriano won the hearts of Confederate sympathizers

The recently released pic is on brand for the state senator and gubernatorial candidate from South Central Pa.

4 years ago

Doug Mastriano raises his fist in celebration after winning the Pa. 2022 GOP primary.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Self-proclaimed prophets and QAnon conspiracy theorists: What we know about Mastriano’s campaign

Mastriano’s campaign for governor is opaque. But financial filings reveal close relationships with self-proclaimed prophets and QAnon conspiracy theorists.

4 years ago

Mary Peltola, a Democrat, speaks during a forum for U.S. House candidates on May 12 in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen/AP)
NPR
Elections
Government
National

Democrat Mary Peltola tops Sarah Palin to win U.S. House special election in Alaska

Peltola narrowly won a special election that was determined by a ranked-choice voting tabulation. She will become the first Alaska Native in Congress.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens at right. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Radio Times
Economy
Explainers
Higher Education
Politics

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

President Biden's plan to provide relief to borrowers of federal student loans has been met with celebration and condemnation. Too far, too little, overreaching and unfair?

Air Date: August 31, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:31
Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
K-12
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy addresses new teacher requirements, bear sightings in N.J.

The state Legislature unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate a testing requirement for new teachers called “EdTPA.” Murphy has yet to sign it.

4 years ago

Documents seized during the Aug. 8 search by the FBI of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
Government Accountability
National

Feds cite efforts to obstruct probe of docs at Trump estate

The FBI also seized 33 boxes containing more than 100 classified records during its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and found classified documents stashed in Trump's office.

4 years ago

A closeup of detailing on Philly row houses
PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Philadelphia

Is your property tax bill going up? Philadelphia has finally started mailing out assessments

The figures will likely cause some sticker shock. After a three-year pause in assessments, residential property values increased by an average of 31%.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police investigators work the scene of a fatal overnight shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5, 2022
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Most of Philly’s gun violence funding doesn’t immediately address the crisis, analysis shows

An analysis finds that most of the money will be spent on long-term strategies to address root causes rather than solutions that could slow shootings in 1-3 years.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at a Capitol news conference
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
WESA

Gov. Wolf pushes for $2,000 direct payments, without plan to bring GOP to the table

Wolf says there is more than enough money in the state’s own coffers to fund the $500 million program for more than 250,000 state residents.

4 years ago

Tulips are pictured outside Philadelphia City Hall.
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

9 Philly government agencies with jobs that aren’t obvious from their names — and what they can do for you

Ever wonder about the difference between the Tax Review Board and the Board of Revision of Taxes?

4 years ago

People walk along University of Pennsylvania's campus in the spring
Higher Education
Income Inequality

Nearly a million Pennsylvanians could have their student loans wiped away under Biden’s plan

Around 1.8 million people in the Keystone State carry federal student debt, collectively owing about $65 billion.

4 years ago

A USPS logo adorns the back doors of United States Postal Service delivery vehicles
NPR
National
Public Health

The government will no longer be sending free COVID-19 tests to Americans

The Biden administration is pausing its distribution of free COVID-19 tests this week, but you can still order new ones before the end date.

4 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Shapiro breaks with Dems on COVID policies in Pa. gov race

As he runs to succeed Wolf as governor, Shapiro says he is against some of the same COVID measures that his fellow Democrat used to help manage the pandemic.

4 years ago

Stacks of notebooks are shown in a store.
K-12
New Jersey
Personal Finance
Taxes

New Jersey’s 10-day sales tax holiday is now in effect

School supplies like backpacks, notebooks, index cards, and pencils are tax-free.

4 years ago

Page 286 of 1,099« First«...284285286287288...»Last »
Arts & Entertainment Community Courts & Law Education Health Lifestyle Money Politics & Policy Science Urban Planning Weather
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • What Philly voters need to know about the 2 ballot questions in the May 19 primary

    1 hour ago

  • Should governments regulate unhealthy food like tobacco? Some Penn researchers say yes

    10 hours ago

  • New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U.S. Sen. Cory Booker

    11 hours ago

  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Art Outside
  • Ask Governor Meyer
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • The Declaration’s Journey
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Souls
  • Hittin’ Season
  • Jukebox Journey
  • Movers & Makers
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • Philadelphia Revealed
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • Sports In America
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • Voices in the Family
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know
  • Your Democracy

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Mobile Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • Bridging Blocks
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© 2026 WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org